Epson Color Laser Printer User Manual

Color Laser Printer

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Chapter 1 Introduction

About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

For users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing

For users of printers not supporting NetWare queue-based print-

ing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Features of the Network Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Network Interface Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Status lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Network connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

About the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Terms and Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Chapter 2 How To

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Selecting a Printing Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Printing from Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Printing from Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Features of the Printing Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Installing Components on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

About Installing Components on Your Computer . . . . . . . . .24

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Windows Me/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Windows Server 2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

How to Set Up the Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Connecting the Network Interface to the Network. . . . . . . . .40

Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users). . .41

Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users) . 50

Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

About Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Windows Me/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Settings for NetWare Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

For Users of Printers Supporting NetWare Queue-Based Printing

For Users of Printers Not Supporting NetWare Queue-Based

Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Settings for UNIX Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Introduction to UNIX Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

lpr filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command

128

Using the ftp Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Chapter 3 Network Software

EpsonNet Config for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

About EpsonNet Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Installing EpsonNet Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Accessing the EpsonNet Config Reference Guide . . . . . . . . 139

EpsonNet Config for Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

About EpsonNet Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Installing EpsonNet Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Accessing the EpsonNet Config Reference Guide . . . . . . . . 142

EpsonNet Config with Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

About EpsonNet Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Configuring the Network Interface Using Web-Based EpsonNet

Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Opening Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Information - Printer Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Configuration - Printer Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Information - Network Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Configuration - Network Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Optional Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

EpsonNet Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

About EpsonNet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Installing EpsonNet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users . . . . . . .177

For Windows Me/98/95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Configuring the Printer Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

About EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Installing EpsonNet Internet Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print . . .196

Status Alert Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

About EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

EpsonNet WebManager Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure . . . . . . . . . . . .208

Installing EpsonNet WebManager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211

Starting EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211

Opening the Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

EpsonNet SetupManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

About EpsonNet SetupManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

Installing EpsonNet SetupManager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216

Accessing the User’s Guide for EpsonNet SetupManager. .217

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the

network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the com-

puter and the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Unable to start EpsonNet Config.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no net-

work is installed.” appears when you start EpsonNet Config.

219 The message “Could not complete communicating configuration

data” appears when you send settings to the network inter-

face. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.. . . . . 220

Unable to set the IP address using the arp/ping commands.220 The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet

Config dialog box.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

An extra account is generated when using the dial-up network.

221

Problems Specific to Your Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Windows Me/98 environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Windows 2000/NT environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Macintosh environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

NetWare environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Printing a Network Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Initializing Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Chapter 5 Tips for Administrator

Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . 228

Network Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

AUX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command . . . . . . . . . 233

Checking the LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Setting and checking the new IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Distributing the Printer Driver Automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

EpsonNet SetupManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

EpsonNet NDPS Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Function of Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

Uninstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

Windows XP/Server 2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239

Appendix A Safety Instructions

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240

Index

Chapter 1

Introduction

About Your Printer

Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, automatically selects the correct standard when it connects to a network. In addition, it supports and automatically selects the IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, Ethernet II, and Ethernet SNAP network protocols.

Because the network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects protocols on your network, you can print from Microsoft

IBM

OS/2 applications.

Use the Network Utility CD-ROM to easily configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver. You can use the printer on the TCP/IP network at once.

Windows®, Apple® Macintosh®, UNIX®, and

If you want to configure the network interface for protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk EpsonNet Config, the configuration utility provided with your product, to quickly and easily configure the network interface to use those protocols.

Note:

❏ The EpsonNet Config utility configures the network interface to

work only with protocols that exist on your network. This does not imply that you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on your network or operating system. The protocols that the network interface can use may vary depending on the operating system and the network configuration.

, IPP, and SNMP, use

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❏ Some printers do not support NetWare queue-based printing. See

the manual shipped with your printer for details.

About This Guide

This Network Guide contains information about using the network interface on a network. It includes how to set up the network interface, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of your printer and computers.

For information about your printer, see your User's Guide.

Note:

❏ To read the online guide, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer

4.0 (or later) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 (or later) installed on your computer.

❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the

steps included here require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights.

❏ The term “network administrator” refers to the person responsible

for maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with “Supervisor” in this guide.

❏ The term “network interface” refers to the built-in Ethernet

interface of the printer in this guide.

❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than

your printer. This difference does not alter the instructions.

❏ The supported operating systems are different depending on the

printer. See your printer's User’s Guide for the supported operating systems.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product.

Operating Environment

The network interface supports the following environments.

For users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing

OS Version Protocol

Windows 98

Windows 98 SE

Windows Me - TCP/IP (using

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-TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print)

IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print)

NetBEUI

EpsonNet Print)

IPP

NetBEUI

Windows XP (Home, Professional)

Windows Server 2003

Windows 2000 (Professional, Server)

Windows NT 4.0 with Support Pack 5 or higher

Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2.4 or

later

-TCP/IP (using LPR,

-TCP/IP (using LPR or

Standard TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Print)

IPP

EpsonNet Print)

IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print)

NetBEUI

Rendezvous

TCP/IP

AppleTalk

Mac OS X 10.2 or later

Mac 9.1 or later AppleTalk

NetWare 3.x Bindery mode

4.x/IntranetWare NDS mode

5.x/6.x NDS Queue-based

OS/2 (OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server)

V3 V4 TCP/IP (lprportd)

TCP/IP

AppleTalk

Bindery emulation mode

print system

NDPS

NetBEUI

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UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or later:

SPARC

SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later: SPARC and x86 SCO UNIX 4.2 or later

SCO UnixWare 2.01 or later

HP/UX 9.05 or later

IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later

lpr, ftp

Note:

❏ Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported.

❏ The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported.

❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must

set an IP address for the printer. Make sure the IP address is suitable for the segment; incorrect IP address may generate unexpected dial-up.

For users of printers not supporting NetWare queue-based printing

OS Version Protocol

Windows 98

Windows 98 SE

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-TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print)

IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print)

NetBEUI

Windows Me - TCP/IP (using

EpsonNet Print)

IPP

NetBEUI

Windows XP (Home, Professional)

Windows Server 2003

Windows 2000 (Professional, Server)

-TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Print)

IPP

Windows NT 4.0 with Support Pack 5 or higher

Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2.4 or

NetWare 5.x/6.x NDPS (using

OS/2 (OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server)

later

Mac OS X 10.2 or later

Mac 9.1 or later AppleTalk

V3 V4 TCP/IP (lprportd)

-TCP/IP (using LPR or EpsonNet Print)

IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print)

NetBEUI

Rendezvous

TCP/IP

AppleTalk

TCP/IP

AppleTalk

EpsonNet NDPS Gateway)

NetBEUI

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UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or later:

SPARC

SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later: SPARC and x86SCO UNIX 4.2 or later

SCO UnixWare 2.01 or later

HP/UX 9.05 or later

IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later

lpr, ftp

Note:

❏ Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported.

❏ The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported.

❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must

set an IP address for the printer. Make sure the IP address is suitable for the segment; incorrect IP address may generate unexpected dial-up.

Features of the Network Interface

❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet

interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network.

❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare,

NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP.

❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.

❏ Supports DHCP.

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❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that

assigns an IP address automatically to the network interface even if there is no DHCP server on the network.

❏ Supports the Dynamic DNS function.

❏ Supports SNMP and MIB.

❏ Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol).

❏ Supports Rendezvous on Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later.

Network Interface Operation

Status lights

The indicator lights (one green and one orange) provide you with important information on the operations of the network interface.

The green light is a data transmission light that flashes when the host interface receives data.

The orange light indicates whether the network interface is connected to 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The light is on when the connection is 100Base-TX, or off when the connection is 10Base-T.

Network connector

RJ-45 connector: This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to a network. You can use this cable for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.

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Caution:

You must use a Category-5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect

the network interface to a network to prevent malfunctions.

About the Software

❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based

configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the network interface for various protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See "EpsonNet Config for Windows" on page 136.

❏ EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based

configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. See "EpsonNet Config for Macintosh" on page 140.

❏ EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based

configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See "EpsonNet Config with Web Browser" on page 143.

❏ EpsonNet Print is a utility that enables TCP/IP printing for

Windows. (Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 also support OS standard LPR printing.) See "EpsonNet Print" on page 175.

❏ EpsonNet Internet Print is a utility that supports printing

across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol for Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. See "EpsonNet Internet Print" on page 194.

❏ EpsonNet WebManager is a Web-based utility that helps

network administrators to easily manage network devices. See "EpsonNet WebManager" on page 206.

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❏ EpsonNet SetupManager is a utility that provides a simple

printer installation and configuration tool for network administrators, and an easy network printer installation process for clients. See "About EpsonNet SetupManager" on page 214.

❏ EpsonNet NDPS Gateway is a gateway utility that you can

use to print and monitor the printer status of the Epson printer in the NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) environment of NetWare.

For users of printers supporting NetWare Queue-Based Printing, "Using the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway" on page 107.

For users of printers not supporting NetWare Queue-Based Printing, "Using the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway" on page 121.

Terms and Concepts

Configuration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device. Configuring the network interface is to prepare it to work with protocols available on a network.

DHCP -- a dynamic host configuration protocol. It is a protocol that assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.

EtherTalk -- the communication protocol of AppleTalk governing Ethernet transmissions

ftp -- a TCP/IP application protocol for file transfer

lpd -- a TCP/IP remote printing protocol application

Print queue -- a location where a print job is stored as a file, until the network interface sends the job to the assigned printer

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Protocol -- a rule that controls how data or information is exchanged through a network. Computers and software cannot communicate with each other using different protocols.

Remote printer -- a shared printer connected elsewhere on the network, but under the control of a NetWare print server

TCP/IP -- Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, a layer of protocols that provides communication between nodes on a network

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Chapter 2

How To

Overview

This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface for use on a network.

1. Check the network interface operation.

Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as status lights and RJ-45 connector. See "Network Interface Operation" on page 15 for details.

2. Select a printing method.

Select a printing method appropriate for your network environment and operating system. If you are not sure, see "Printing from Windows" on page 20 or "Printing from Macintosh" on page 21 for details.

3. Install the necessary components on your computer.

Make sure the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) are installed on the computer, and network settings (such as IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set. See "About Installing Components on Your Computer" on page 24 for details.

4. Connect the network interface to the network.

Connect the network interface to the network. See "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 40 for details.

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5. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver.

See "Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)" on page 41 or "Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)" on page 50 for details.

6. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface using EpsonNet Config.

Configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, MS Network, etc. using EpsonNet Config. For Windows users, see "About EpsonNet Config" on page 136. For Macintosh users, see "About EpsonNet Config" on page 140.

Selecting a Printing Method

Printing from Windows

Check if there is a Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print server on your network, and then use the suggestions below.

Note:

Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. See "Features of the Printing Methods" on page 21 for information on additional methods.

If no Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists

Use a printing method appropriate to your operating system:

❏ For Windows Me/98

We recommend TCP/IP printing via EpsonNet Print. See "About EpsonNet Print" on page 175.

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❏ For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT

We recommend TCP/IP printing via LPR. See "Windows XP" on page 55, "Windows Server 2003" on page 66, "Windows 2000" on page 73, or "Windows NT 4.0" on page 79.

If a Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists

On the server, set the printer to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can then print to this shared printer.

Printing from Macintosh

Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later

❏ Rendezvous

❏ EPSON TCP/IP

❏ EPSON AppleTalk

Mac OS X 10.2 or later

❏ EPSON TCP/IP

❏ EPSON AppleTalk

Mac OS 9

❏ AppleTalk

Features of the Printing Methods

This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose.

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LPR (TCP/IP) printing

Advantages

❏ No computer as a network interface is required.

❏ No special utility for Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT is

required.

❏ You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor 2

or 3.

❏ For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT, you can create a

print log using the event viewer.

❏ You can print via a router.

Disadvantages

❏ You need to set up TCP/IP.

❏ For Windows Me/98, EpsonNet Print must be installed on all

computers to use for printing.

Internet printing

Advantages

❏ No proxy server (computer) is required.

❏ You can print to the printer over the Internet.

Disadvantages

❏ EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used.

❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required.

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❏ For Windows Me/98, EpsonNet Internet Print must be

installed on all computers used for printing.

❏ For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000, you cannot share the

Internet printer.

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Advantages

❏ Easy to set up (IP address is not required if NetBEUI protocol

is installed).

❏ No computer as a network interface is required.

❏ No special print utility is required.

Disadvantages

❏ EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used.

❏ You cannot print via a router.

❏ It takes a longer time to start printing because more time is

required to search for a network printer.

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Installing Components on Your Computer

About Installing Components on Your Computer

Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system.

Windows XP

For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows XP CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, highlight Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections. Select Network Connections.

2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area Connection icon.

3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.

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4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)* Latest Novell Client

downloaded from the Nove ll Web site

* Only for printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

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Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server* Latest Novell Client downloaded

* If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based

printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway.

TCP/IP or NetBEUI Client for Microsoft Networks

from the Novell Web site

5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to

install them, as described below.

For LPR or Internet printing: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed by default. You cannot add or delete it.

For Microsoft Network Shared printing: Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK.

For printing via NetWare server: Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install either IP or IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information.

6. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing:

Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.

7. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 40.

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Windows Me/98

For Windows Me/98, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows Me/98 CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon. Check if the following necessary components are in the list of installed network components on the Configuration menu. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

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The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

EpsonNet Config’s setting screens

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap)

MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)* Latest Novell Client downloaded

* Only for printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing

Necessary components

TCP/IP

from the Novell Web site

Note for users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing:

Do not run Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode.

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing TCP/IP

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server* Latest Novell Client downloaded

* If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based

printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway.

TCP/IP or NetBEUI Client for Microsoft Networks

from the Novell Web site

3. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to

install them, as described below.

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For LPR or Internet printing: Select Protocol and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from the Network Protocols list. Then click OK.

For Microsoft Network Shared printing: To use TCP/IP, see the description described earlier to install TCP/IP. To use NetBEUI, select Protocol and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and NetBEUI from the Network Protocols list. Then click OK. Select Client and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and Client for Microsoft Networks from the Network Clients list. Then click OK.

4. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.

5. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 40.

Windows Server 2003

For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

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❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area Connections.

2. Click the Properties button.

3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

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EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)* Latest Novell Client

* Only for printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server* Latest Novell Client downloaded

* If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based

printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway.

4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to

install them, as described below.

For LPR or Internet printing: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed by default. You cannot add or delete it.

downloaded from the Nove ll Web site

TCP/IP or NetBEUI Client for Microsoft Networks

from the Novell Web site

For Microsoft Network Shared printing: Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK.

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5. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.

6. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 40.

Windows 2000

For Windows 2000, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows 2000 CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up

Connections screen appears.

2. Right-click the desired network connection and then select Properties.

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3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

MS Network NetBEUI or Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)* Latest Novell Client

downloaded from the Nove ll Web site

* Only for printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing

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Note for users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing:

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server* Latest Novell Client downloaded

* If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based

printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway.

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) or NetBEUI Client for Microsoft Networks

from the Novell Web site

4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to

install them, as described below.

For LPR or Internet printing: Select Protocol and then click Add. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click OK.

For Microsoft Network Shared printing: To use Internet Protocol, see the description described earlier to install Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). To use NetBEUI, select Protocol and then click Add. Select NetBEUI Protocol and then click OK. Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK.

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5. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.

6. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 40.

Windows NT 4.0

For Windows NT 4.0, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel.

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3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) TCP/IP

MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)* Latest Novell Client

* Only for printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing

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downloaded from the Novell Web site

Note for users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing:

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Protocols menu: TCP/IP

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server* Latest Novell Client downloaded

* If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based

printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway.

4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to

install them, as described below.

For LPR or Internet printing: Select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select TCP/IP from the list and then click OK. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Microsoft

TCP/IP Printing from the list and then click OK.

Services menu: Microsoft TCP/IP Printing

Protocols menu: TCP/IP or NetBEUI Services menu: Workstation

from the Novell Web site

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For Microsoft Network Shared printing: To use TCP/IP, see the description described earlier to install TCP/IP. To use NetBEUI, select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select NetBEUI from the list and then click OK. Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Workstation from the list and then click OK.

5. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 40.

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Macintosh

To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below.

Note:

To print using the AppleTalk protocol and configure the network interface with EpsonNet Config for Macintosh, select Ethernet or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel or the AppleTalk tab. Then configure the network interface with EpsonNet Config for Macintosh.

Mac OS X

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

2. Open the Network control panel. Click the TCP/IP tab.

3. Select Built-in Ethernet from the Show pull down menu.

4. Assign an IP address and other settings if necessary.

5. Click the Apply Now button to save any changes.

Go to the section "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 40.

Mac OS 9

1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panel, and then TCP/IP.

2. Set Connect via to Ethernet.

3. Assign an IP address and other settings if necessary.

4. Close the dialog box to save any changes.

Go to the section "Connecting the Network Interface to the Network" on page 40.

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How to Set Up the Network Interface

Connecting the Network Interface to the Network

This chapter explains how to set up the network interface. This includes connecting the network interface to the network, and using EpsonNet EasyInstall to configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver.

Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network.

1. Make sure that your printer is turned off.

2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the network interface, and the other end to the network.

Caution:

❏ You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to

connect the network interface to prevent malfunction.

❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the

printer is on.

❏ Do not connect the network interface and the computer

directly. Be sure to use a HUB to connect the network interface to the network.

Note:

You can use both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. When you print a lot of data, we recommend you use a high-speed network of 100Base-TX with a light network traffic.

3. Turn on your printer. After the status lights go off, print a network status sheet.

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Caution:

After turning off the printer, wait until the status lights go

off before turning it back on; otherwise the network interface may not work correctly.

Note for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later:

Since the printer supports Rendezvous and is on by default, you can use the printer on a network just by connecting it to the network. If you want to disable the Rendezvous setting, use the printer’s control panel. See "Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel" on page 228 for details.

Now, you can configure the network interface to use on the TCP/IP network and also install the printer driver.

If you are using Windows, see "Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)" on page 41.

If you are using Macintosh, see "Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)" on page 50.

Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)

Configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver on your computer.

1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. The Software Installation screen opens automatically.

If the Software Installation screen does not appear, double-click EPSETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.

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3. Make sure that all applications are closed, and then click the Continue button.

4. Read the license agreement, and then click the Agree button.

Note:

If necessary, select User Installation and then select your printer.

5. Select Network.

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Note:

If your printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable or a parallel cable, select Local. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

6. Click the Install button. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Note:

This screen may vary depending on the printer.

Note for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Users:

If the following screen appears, click the Unblock button; otherwise the printer is not listed on the screen of EpsonNet EasyInstall.

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7. EpsonNet EasyInstall starts. Select the printer and then click

the Next button.

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8. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Click the Next button.

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9. Confirm the settings you have made, and then click the Next

button.

10. Select the printer with its IP address you have just set, and

then click the Next button to install the printer driver.

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11. Enter the printer name. If you want to set the printer as the default printer, select the Set as default printer check box. Click the Next button.

Note for Windows XP Service Pack 2 users:

If the following screen appears, click the Unblock button.

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12. Select Yes to print a test page; otherwise, select No. Click the Next button.

13. Click the Finish button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.

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Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)

Configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver on your computer.

Note:

This section explains the instructions using Mac OS X. The instructions are almost the same for Mac OS 9.

1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.

3. Double-click the appropriate OS icon in the EPSON folder.

4. Make sure that all applications are closed, and then click the

Continue button.

5. Read the license agreement, and then click the Agree button.

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Note:

If necessary, select User Installation and then select your printer.

6. Select Network.

7. Click the Install button, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Note:

This screen may vary depending on the printer.

8. EpsonNet EasyInstall starts. Select the printer and then click

the Next button.

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9. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Click the Next button.

10. Check the settings you have made, and then click the Next button.

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11. Click the Finish button, and then follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the installation.

Then you need to setup the printer. Follow the steps below.

Setting Up the Printer

Mac OS X

1. Open the Applications folder.

2. Open the Utilities folder.

3. Open Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), and then click Add.

4. Select Rendezvous from the drop down list.

5. Select the printer model from the list.

6. Click Add.

Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.

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Note:

If your product supports the scanning function, see the product's User's Guide to make the settings.

Mac OS 9

1. Open Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the printer icon.

3. Select the zone containing the printer.

4. Select the printer name from the list.

5. Make sure AppleTalk is active.

6. Close Chooser.

Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.

Installing the Printer Driver

About Installing the Printer Driver

To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system.

Windows XP

For Windows XP, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See "For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users" on page 177.

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LPR printing

Note:

If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See "About EpsonNet Print" on page 175 for details.

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.

2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

3. Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.

Note:

You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly

to the network, not to a Windows XP computer.

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4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next.

5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.

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6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the

Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.

7. Click Finish.

8. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 60 to install the printer driver.

Internet printing

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.

2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next.

4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network radio button.

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5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be the same as the URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP configuration page.

http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name

Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer

Note:

To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See "About EpsonNet Config" on page 136 for details.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 60 if necessary.

Microsoft Network Shared printing

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.

2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

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3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next.

4. Select the Browse for a printer radio button, and then click Next.

5. Enter the following in the Printer box or select the printer you want to use from the Shared printers list box, and then click Next.

\\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 60 if necessary.

Installing a printer driver

1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

2. Close the Software Installation screen if it appears.

3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

4. Click Browse.

5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and double-click the WINXP_2K folder. Click Open.

6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.

7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.

Note:

If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.

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8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the setup.

When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see "Using the NET USE command" on page 61 for more details.

Using the NET USE command

If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then select Network Connections.

2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area Connection icon.

3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.

4. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. If it is not installed, click Install to install it.

5. Run the command prompt and enter the following command.

NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

Selecting the port

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer icon and then select Properties.

3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set with the NET USE command.

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Windows Me/98

For Windows Me/98, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See "For Windows Me/98/95 Users" on page 186.

LPR printing

Since Windows Me/98 does not support LPR, standard TCP/IP printing cannot be used. However, you can print via TCP/IP using the EpsonNet Print utility included on the Software CD-ROM. First, install EpsonNet Print. Then, install the printer driver. See "About EpsonNet Print" on page 175 for more details.

Internet printing (Windows 98)

Internet printing is possible by using the EpsonNet Internet Print utility included on the Network Utility CD-ROM. First, install EpsonNet Internet Print. Then, install the printer driver and set the printer port. See "About EpsonNet Internet Print" on page 194 for more details.

Internet printing (Windows Me)

Installing the IPP client

The IPP client must be installed on your computer. Follow the steps below to install it.

1. Insert the Windows Me CD-ROM.

2. Select the add-ons folder, and then select the IPP folder.

3. Double-click wpnpins.exe. Then follow the on-screen

instructions.

4. Click OK to restart your computer.

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Setting up the printer

Connect your computer to a printer through IPP.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Double-click Add Printer, and then click Next.

3. Select the Network Printer radio button, and then click Next.

4. Type the URL of the printer, and then click Next.

http://IP address of network interface:631/printer name

Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer

Note:

To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See "About EpsonNet Config" on page 136 for details.

5. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 64 to install the printer driver.

Microsoft Network Shared printing

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Double-click Add Printer, and then click Next.

3. Select the Network Printer radio button, and then click Next.

\\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

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4. Click Browse, and then select the network path from the list.

If you cannot browse, enter the following in the Network path or queue name box.

5. The Add Printer wizard appears. Click Next.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 64 to install the printer driver.

Installing a printer driver

1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

2. Close the Software Installation screen if it appears.

3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

4. Click Browse.

5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WIN9X folder. Click OK.

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6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.

7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.

Note:

If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.

8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the setup.

When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see "Using the NET USE command" on page 65 for more details.

Using the NET USE command

If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows:

1. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon or My Network Places icon and then select Properties.

2. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the Components list. If it is not installed, click Add to install it.

3. Run the command prompt and enter the following command.

NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

Selecting the port

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties.

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3. Click the Details tab and select the port you have set with the

NET USE command.

Windows Server 2003

For Windows Server 2003, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See "For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users" on page 177.

LPR printing

Note:

If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See "About EpsonNet Print" on page 175 for details.

1. Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes.

2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

3. Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.

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Note:

You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly

to the network, not to a computer.

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4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next.

5. When Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears, click Next.

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6. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click

Next.

7. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the

Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.

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8. Click Finish.

9. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 72 to install the printer driver.

Internet printing

1. Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes.

2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

3. Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next.

4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network radio button.

5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL must be the same URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP configuration page.

http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name

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Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer

Note:

To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See "About EpsonNet Config" on page 136 for details.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 72 if necessary.

Microsoft Network Shared printing

1. Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes.

2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next.

4. Select the Browse for a printer radio button, and then click Next.

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5. Enter the following in the Printer box or select the printer you

want to use from the Shared printers list box. Click Next.

\\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 72 if necessary.

Installing a printer driver

1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

2. Close the Software Installation screen if it appears.

3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

4. Click Browse.

5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WINXP_2K folder. Click Open.

6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.

7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.

Note:

If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.

8. Click Finish and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see "Using the NET USE command" on page 73 for more details.

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Using the NET USE command

If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows:

1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area Connections.

2. Click the Properties button.

3. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. If necessary, click Install to install it.

4. Run the command prompt and then enter the following command.

NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

Selecting the port

1. Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer icon and then select Properties.

3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set using the NET USE command.

Windows 2000

For Windows 2000, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See "For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users" on page 177.

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LPR printing

Note:

If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See "About EpsonNet Print" on page 175 for details.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

3. Click Local printer, clear the Automatically detect and

install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.

Note:

You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly

to the network, not to a Windows 2000 computer.

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4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next.

5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.

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6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the

Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.

7. Click Finish.

8. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 77 to install the printer driver.

Internet printing

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

3. Select the Network printer radio button and then click Next.

4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet radio button.

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5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be the same as the URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP configuration page.

http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name

Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer

Note:

To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See "About EpsonNet Config" on page 136 for details.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 77 if necessary.

Microsoft Network Shared printing

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.

3. Select the Network printer radio button and then click Next.

4. Select the Type the printer name, or click Next to browse for a printer radio button.

5. Enter the following in the Name box or click Next to browse for a printer.

\\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 77 if necessary.

Installing a printer driver

1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

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2. Close the Software Installation screen if it appears.

3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box

appears.

4. Click Browse.

5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and double-click the

WINXP_2K folder. Click Open.

6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.

7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.

Note:

If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.

8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the setup.

When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see "Using the NET USE command" on page 78 for more details.

Using the NET USE command

If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows:

1. Right-click the My Network Places icon and then select Properties.

2. Right-click the Local Area Connections icon and then select Properties.

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3. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the Components list. If it is not installed, click Install to install it.

4. Run the command prompt and enter the following command.

NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

Selecting the port

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and then select Properties.

3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set with the NET USE command.

Windows NT 4.0

For Windows NT 4.0, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See "For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users" on page 177.

LPR printing

Note:

If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See "About EpsonNet Print" on page 175 for details.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Double-click the Add Printers icon.

3. Select the My Computer radio button, and then click Next.

4. Click Add Port in the Add Printer wizard dialog box.

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5. Select LPR Port from the Available Printer Port list, and then click New Port.

Note:

You cannot use the Lexmark TCP/IP Network Port with this network interface.

6. Enter the IP address of the network interface in the first text box and the printer name in the second text box. Click OK.

7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close.

8. In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box, click Next.

9. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 81 to install the printer driver.

Internet printing

Microsoft Network Shared printing

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Double-click Add Printer.

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3. Select the Network printer server radio button and then click Next. The Connect to Printer dialog box appears.

4. Select the printer you want to configure from the Shared Printers list. If you cannot select the printer, enter the

following in the Printer box:

\\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

5. Click OK.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 81 if necessary.

Installing a printer driver

1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

2. Close the Software Installation screen if it appears.

3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

4. Click Browse.

5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WINNT40 folder. Click Open.

6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.

7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.

Note:

❏ Announce the share name to your clients so that they know the

share name of the printer they want to use.

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❏ If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep

existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.

8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the setup.

When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see "Using the NET USE command" on page 82 for more details.

Using the NET USE command

If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the network interface, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows:

1. Check that the following services are installed.

Right-click the Network Neighborhood i con on the desk top and select Properties. Click the Services tab and check that Server or Workstation is listed.

2. If it is not installed, click Add.

3. Run the command prompt and enter the following command.

NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface

Selecting the port

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and then select Properties.

3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set with

the NET USE command.

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Macintosh

Follow the steps below to set a printer.

Note:

Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps below. See the manual shipped with your printer for instruction on how to install the printer driver.

Mac OS X

Rendezvous printing

1. Open the Applications folder.

2. Open the Utilities folder.

3. Open Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), and then click Add.

4. Select Rendezvous from the drop-down list.

5. Click the machine and then change the printer model to Epson.

6. Select the model name, and then click Add. The Rendezvous printer appears.

7. Click the printer and then click the Make Default button to set the printer as the default printer.

Now the printer is ready to print.

TCP/IP printing

1. Open the Applications folder.

2. Open the Utilities folder.

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3. Open Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OX 10.3), and then click Add.

4. Select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list.

5. Select the printer model from the list.

6. Click Add.

AppleTalk printing

1. Open the Applications folder.

2. Open the Utilities folder.

3. Open Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), and then click Add.

4. Select EPSON AppleTalk from the drop down list.

5. Select the zone from the drop down list.

6. Select the printer name from the list.

7. Click Add.

Mac OS 9

AppleTalk printing

1. Open Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the printer icon.

3. Select the zone containing the printer.

4. Select the printer name from the list.

5. Make sure AppleTalk is active.

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6. Close Chooser.

OS/2

This section explains how to configure and use the network interface with an IBM OS/2 System, which includes OS/2 Warp 3 and 4 (OS/2 Warp Connect and OS/2 Warp Server).

LPR printing

1. Double-click the OS/2 system folder, then the System Setup folder, and then double-click the TCP/IP Configuration icon.

2. Click the Printing tab.

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3. Enter the IP address of the network interface in the Remote print server box and the name of the remote print server’s printer in the second text box. Enter a value of 1 or greater in the Maximum number of LPD ports box.

4. Click the Autostart tab.

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5. Select lprportd from the Services to autostart list. Check the Autostart service check box, and select the Detached radio button.

6. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer.

Setting up your printer

1. Double-click Template from the OS/2 System folder.

2. Drag Printer to your desktop to create a printer.

3. Double-click the Printer icon.

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4. Select Properties from the control menu, then click the Output Port tab.

5. From the Output Port list box, select one from \PIPE\LPD0 to \PIPE\LPDn (where n is the maximum number of LPD ports). The \PIPE\LPD -Settings dialog box will appear.

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6. Enter the IP address of the network interface in the LPD server box. Enter the printer name set in step 2 in the LPD printer box.

7. Close the Printer icon to exit printer configuration.

NetBEUI printing

1. Be sure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installed on your computer.

2. To create a printer, double-click the target printer icon to open the Properties dialog box. Then click the Output Port tab.

3. Select the port.

4. Connect to the printer from the command line.

Example: Connect the printer to LPT1.

net use LPT1: \\NetBIOS name of network interface\ Device name of network interface

Note:

To change the NetBIOS name and device name, use EpsonNet Config running on Windows.

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Settings for NetWare Users

Overview

If you are using a printer that supports NetWare queue-based printing, see "For Users of Printers Supporting NetWare Queue-Based Printing" on page 90 for detailed information.

If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based printing, see "For Users of Printers Not Supporting NetWare Queue-Based Printing" on page 120 for detailed information.

Note:

To find out whether your printer supports NetWare queue-based printing, see the User’s Guide.

For Users of Printers Supporting NetWare Queue-Based Printing

This section explains how to configure the network interface for NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer in a NetWare environment, and then configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config.

Introduction to NetWare settings

Supported systems

Server environment

❏ NetWare 3.1/3.11/3.12/3.2 (Bindery)

❏ NetWare 4.1/4.11/4.2 (NDS, Bindery emulation)

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❏ IntranetWare (NDS, Bindery emulation)

❏ NetWare 5.0/5.1 (NDS, NDPS)

❏ NetWare 6.0 (NDS, NDPS)

Client environment

The client environment must be supported by NetWare. The clients are able to use the printer driver mounted on the network interface.

The following Novell Client is supported.

❏ For Windows 98:

Novell Client 3.4 or later for Windows 98/95

❏ For Windows 2000/NT 4.0:

Novell Client 4.8 or later for Windows 2000/NT 4.0

❏ For Windows XP:

Novell Client 4.9 or later for Windows XP

About modes

You can choose either the Print Server, Remote Printer, or Standby mode. We recommend that you use the Print Server mode unless the number of users exceeds the limit.

Features of these modes are described below.

Print Server mode (NDS/Bindery Print Server):

❏ High-speed printing with direct printing

❏ Uses the NetWare user account

❏ Can connect up to 8 file servers simultaneously

❏ Can register up to 32 print queues

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Remote Printer mode:

❏ A NetWare user account is not required.

❏ A print server is needed to control the remote printer.

❏ Can attach up to 16 printers for NetWare 3.x, and up to 255

for NetWare 4.x or later.

Note:

When you turn on the printer, the user account is temporarily accessed in the Remote Printer mode. If there is no user account available, turn on the printer before connecting the client to the network.

Standby mode (factory default mode):

The Standby mode is the default mode. This mode disables all NetWare related functions. Use the Standby mode when you are not using the network interface in a NetWare environment.

Instructions for using NetWare

Printing a text file

When you print a text file using the NPRINT command of NetWare or DOS, redirection, misconversion or a gap in characters may occur depending on the client environment.

IPX routing protocol “NLSP”

It is possible to set the IPX routing protocol “NLSP” from NetWare 4.x or later; however, the network interface does not support NLSP. RIP/SAP controls the communication.

You can select the routing protocol from a) NLSP with RIP/SAP Compatibility, or b) RIP/SAP Only. If you remove the bind of RIP or SAP when NLSP with RIP/SAP Compatibility is specified, the network interface then cannot communicate with the file server and NDS. (See “Protocols” and “Bindings” in NetWare’s INETCFG utility.)

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Bindery and NDS

❏ You can check the bindery context path from the server

console by using the SET BINDERY CONTEXT command.

❏ If the bindery context path has not been set, or if you want to

use the printing environment of another context from a non-NDS client, you need to specify the context for the bindery context. Use the SET BINDERY CONTEXT command to set the context in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

❏ You cannot use the bindery print server mode with EpsonNet

Config if you are running Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 or Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50. To configure the network interface for bindery mode, use Novell IntranetWare Client or EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.

See your NetWare documentation for more information.

Time required to recognize the network interface

It takes up to two minutes for the NetWare server to recognize the network interface, after the printer is turned on. During this start-up time, the status sheet does not show the correct information.

Frame type

The same frame type should be used for the NetWare server and IPX router on the same network. If more than one frame type is used on the same network, bind all the frame types to the NetWare servers and IPX routers.

For NetWare 5.x

The IPX protocol must be installed (bound) on the NetWare 5.x server.

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About modes

If the mode you have logged in i s different from the mode you se t for the network interface, a message appears when you try to configure the network interface for NetWare. If you do not want to change the current settings, click Cancel and log in again using the same mode set for the network interface.

Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.x/4.x)

This section contains instructions on using the network interface in the Print Server mode on NetWare 3.x/4.x/IntranetWare with Bindery emulation.

Note:

The network interface in the Print Server mode of NetWare 3.x does not allow you to use the Print Server status display control with PCONSOLE.

1. Turn on your printer.

2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges. You must log in with the bindery connection.

3. Configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config. See the EpsonNet Config Reference Guide for details.

If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use EpsonNet Config with Web Browse r. See "NetWare" on pa ge 166 for details.

Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0)

This section contains instructions for using the network interface in the Print Server mode on NetWare 4.x, IntranetWare, NetWare

5.x, or NetWare 6.0 with NDS mode.

1. Turn on your printer.

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2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target context of the NDS tree as an ADMIN.

3. Configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config. See the EpsonNet Config Reference Guide for details.

If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. See "NetWare" on page 166 for details.

Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x)

For NetWare 3.x users, follow the steps below to make the printer environment with PCONSOLE.

Creating print queues in a file server

1. From any NetWare client, log in to the network with supervisor privileges.

2. Run PCONSOLE. From the Available Options screen, select Print Queue Information and press Enter.

3. Press the Insert key on your keyboard and enter the print queue name. Press Enter.

Note:

Since your clients need the print queue name you set here when they use the printer, announce the print queue name to your clients.

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4. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that

you just entered and press Enter. From the Print Queue Information list, select Queue Users and press Enter. Next, select EVERYONE from the list. If EVERYONE is not in the list, press Insert and select EVERYONE from the queue user list.

Creating a print server

1. From the Available Options screen, select Print Server Information and press Enter.

2. Press the Insert key on your keyboard and type the print server name. Press Enter. It is a good idea to write down the print server name for later use.

3. From the Print Server list, select the print server name that you just typed and press Enter. From the Print Server Information list, select Print Server Configuration and press Enter.

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4. Select Printer Configuration from the Print Server Configuration Menu and press Enter.

5. From the Configured Printers list, select Not Installed (port number = 0) and press Enter.

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6. From the Printer configuration screen, type the printer name.

Highlight Type and press Enter. Select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode.

Note:

Be sure to select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode.

7. Press Esc; then press Enter to save your changes.

8. Press Esc.

9. Select Queues Serviced by Printer from the Print Server Configuration menu and press Enter.

10. Select the printer that you want to use from the Defined Printers list and press Enter.

11. Press the Insert key and assign a queue to the print server port from the Available Queues list.

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12. Specify a priority level between 1 to 10. One is top priority.

13. Press Esc to exit PCONSOLE.

Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet Config

1. Turn on your printer.

2. Load the print server from the file server’s system console which the print queue volume is set. >LOAD PSERVER print server name you set using PCONSOLE

3. Configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config. See the EpsonNet Config Reference Guide for details.

If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. See "NetWare" on page 166 for details.

Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x)

Follow the steps below to make the printer environment on NetWare 4.x and IntranetWare with Bindery emulation.

Note:

❏ Assign Trusteeships for users if necessary.

❏ Be sure to use PCONSOLE to set the print queue and print server

instead of using NWAdmin.

Creating objects

1. From any NetWare client, log in to the server as an ADMIN. Make sure to log in with Bindery connection.

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Note:

If the client using for this setting has been logged in with NDS mode, press F4 key while PCONSOLE is starting to switch to the bindery mode.

2. Run PCONSOLE. From the Available Options screen, select

Print Queues and press Enter. Press Insert and type the print queue name. Press Enter.

Note:

Since your clients need the print queue name you set here when they use the printer, announce the print queue name to your clients.

3. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that

4. From the Available Options screen, select Print Servers and press Enter. Press Insert and type the print server name. Press Enter.

5. Press Esc to exit PCONSOLE, and log out from the server.

6. Log in to the server as an ADMIN. Be sure to log in with NDS connection.

7. Start NWAdmin.

8. To create the Printer Object, click the container specified as the Bindery context and select Create from the Object menu, then Printer. Type the printer name and click Create.

9. To assign the print queue, double-click the Printer object icon (created in step 8). The Printer dialog box appears.

10. Click Assignments and then click Add. From the print queue list, select the queue (created in step 2) and click OK.

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Epson Color Laser Printer User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

About Your Printer

About This Guide

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Operating Environment

For users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing

For users of printers not supporting NetWare queue-based printing

Features of the Network Interface

Network Interface Operation

Status lights

Network connector

About the Software

Terms and Concepts

How To

Overview

Selecting a Printing Method

Printing from Windows

Printing from Macintosh

Features of the Printing Methods

Installing Components on Your Computer

About Installing Components on Your Computer

Windows XP

Windows Me/98

Windows Server 2003

Windows 2000

Windows NT 4.0

Macintosh

How to Set Up the Network Interface

Connecting the Network Interface to the Network

Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)

Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)

Installing the Printer Driver

About Installing the Printer Driver

Windows XP

Windows Me/98

Windows Server 2003

Windows 2000

Windows NT 4.0

Macintosh

OS/2

Settings for NetWare Users

Overview

For Users of Printers Supporting NetWare Queue-Based Printing